Lot 97
(Garfield, James A.) Charles J. Guiteau (1841-82) American lawyer who shot President James A. Garfield on 2 July 1881; Garfield died from blood poisoning on 19 September after three operations and constant probing by doctors with unsterilized fingers and instruments. Guiteau was convicted of assassinating the President and hanged on 2 July 1881. Autograph Letter Signed on letterhead of "Law Office of Scoville & Bayley," one page, 11" x 8½", Chicago, 9 Feb. 1875. Very good; overall toning; partial fold separations; darker toning and edge chips to right margin, but boldly penned and signed. To Mr. Barnes: "My box was recd yesterday. I wish to say I will send you that money as soon as possible. I am stopping at George's home and I don't like to ask him for it as I expect to have some of my own soon. With many thanks for your kindness to me…." Guiteau makes a couple of holograph corrections and even makes a mistake on the first letter of his own name. George Scoville was Guiteau's brother-in-law and acted as his defense attorney.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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